All three of this year’s carry heavy College Football Playoff implications, as any losing team would suffer a severe drop
in its playoff chances as a result. The Big 12 matchup specifically is a playoff elimination game, with either team at risk
of suffering its second loss. The winner is best positioned for a run to the playoff and conference championship game, while
the loser is likely out of the playoff but still capable of earning a spot in the Big 12 title game.

Georgia can help minimize chaos by defeating Auburn, while a Tigers victory would make the Iron Bowl with No. 2 Alabama a
must-watch matchup for all those with playoff interests.

Norte Dame is hoping to knock a conference or two, including the Big 12, out of the playoff, while Miami is trying to keep
its perfect season alive.

For the Big 12 to make the playoff, the winner of Oklahoma-TCU likely needs to also win the conference title. A 12-1 conference
champ would be tough to leave out, so this weekend’s results in any of the three games will have a large impact down the line.